About CortiAura
A research-led exploration into helping the body restore balance in a world of constant demand.
Founder — Dr. Prashant Bhand
Dr. Prashant Bhand is a Consultant Gastroenterologist with the NHS, focused on the gut–brain axis, stress physiology, and non-invasive neuromodulation. He founded CortiAura™ to explore science-based ways to support the body’s natural stress regulation and restore everyday balance.
Highlights
- •NHS Consultant Gastroenterologist (UK)
- •15+ years in clinical practice across endoscopy, IBD, and functional GI disorders
- •Research interests: vagus-nerve pathways, cortisol rhythms, autonomic balance
- •Presenter at clinical forums; contributor to audit and service-improvement projects
- •Founder & IP lead for the CortiAura™ method (TM filed; IP paper in progress)
Mission
Evidence-led, ethical, and designed for real life: bringing calm within reach through gentle, non-drug, non-invasive approaches.
Co-Founder — Dr. Ratnakar Mishra
Trained as a Clinical Neuroscientist, Dr. Ratnakar Mishra has worked across leading academic centres and pharmaceutical/biotech teams in neurodegeneration, neuro-ophthalmology, and rare diseases. At CortiAura™, he serves as Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, guiding the neuroscience behind how gentle neuromodulation might help the body restore balance.
Highlights
- •15+ years of experience in neuroscience and neuro-ophthalmology research
- •Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Neuroscience (synaptic connectivity), University of Goettingen, Germany
- •Postdoctoral training in Clinical Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge, UK
- •Senior scientist roles across Astellas Pharma Cambridge and Medinect Ophtho, Belfast
- •Research spanning neurodegenerative pathways, biomarkers, synaptic plasticity, neuronal protein trafficking, and mitochondrial and rare diseases
- •Published 10+ high-impact neuroscience papers, with grants from organisations including Fight for Sight UK, Addenbrooke's Trust, and Boehringer Ingelheim
Mission
To explore neuroscience-supported, evidence-led and ethical neurotechnology that can bring calm into everyday life through gentle, non-invasive, non-drug approaches.
Team
A growing group committed to evidence-led calm.
Chief Executive Officer
CEO
Leads vision, partnerships, and clinical collaborations.
Chief Financial Officer
CFO
Stewards strategy, compliance, and sustainable growth.
People Head
People & Culture
Builds team culture, hiring, and researcher participant care.
Evidence-led
Guided by research with transparency and rigor.
Ethical & Non-invasive
Respecting the body with gentle, human-centered design.
Designed for Everyday Calm
Practical and accessible for real life.